The transfer window usually dominates discussion during the summer, but that’s rarely the case in tournament years as the market is forced to take a back seat. Business never sleeps, however, and several deals have gone under the radar during the 2026 World Cup. After five-and-a-half weeks and some 104 matches, the big event is … Read more
Getting showered with tomatoes after a performance is usually a bad thing. But in Spain, it’s a sign of ultimate respect for two players in its World Cup-winning squad. Fabián Ruiz and Gavi were presented with their weight in tomatoes by their hometown of Los Palacios y Villafranca in the Andalusia region, located in the … Read more
Every time Scott Rogers walks into St George’s Park there is a sign on the wall that catches his eye. It boasts that the 330-acre site is the proud home of all England’s football teams. “I look at it every time and go, ‘Well, not all of them’,” Rogers says. As head coach, Rogers guided … Read more
“Adding the World Cup to his résumé means Rodri has now won the World Cup, the European Championship, the Champions League, and the Ballon d’Or,” writes Owen Bagnall. “Has anyone else ‘completed football’ like this?” They have but it’s a small, elite list. Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Müller were the first to complete the set, … Read more
Left-wing comedian Jon Stewart did a double take on Monday after spotting a man who closely resembled the commander-in-chief — whom he called a “back-up Trump” — strolling near the president. “The Daily Show” host focused on the president’s lookalike after the game section From Trump’s statements to reporters at Joint Base Andrews after the … Read more
CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez has claimed on social media that the 2030 World Cup will expand to an unprecedented 64-team tournament. The bold declaration follows confirmation from Gianni Infantino that FIFA plans to evaluate further expansion after the groundbreaking 48-team 2026 edition in North America. South American chief’s claim CONMEBOL president Dominguez sparked widespread speculation … Read more
NEW YORK – Allow me to imagine a scenario for a moment. Indulge me with this fantasy. Months from now. Perhaps years. When the World Cup is long gone. I will be having coffee at my favorite spot in downtown Manhattan, a Puerto Rican establishment right by the historic Stone Street, paved in the late … Read more
As is often the case, it has been left to Donald Trump to say the quiet bit out loud. “We have to do this again and we have to do it while I’m around, you hear that Gianni?” the US president told Fox News in an interview broadcast in the buildup to the World Cup … Read more
Lionel Messi arrived back in Argentina on Tuesday for a few days of rest following the World Cup final loss to Spain. Messi’s private jet landed near his hometown of Rosario in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at 6:27 a.m. Although many fans were waiting with signs and flags, he did not make a public appearance. Supporters … Read more
Arsenal have revived their pursuit of Nico Williams after suffering setbacks in their attempts to land two other major transfer targets, according to reports. The Gunners have a longstanding interest in the World Cup 2026 winner but this appeared to cool as they chased other forwards. However, after missing out on Chelsea-bound Morgan Rogers and … Read more